You didn't see him in "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," though — he was behind the scenes as the narrator, a role he's reprised in the 2003 franchise reboot and 2006's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning."

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Larroquette is best remembered as Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding on the comedy "Night Court" (above) or from "The John Larroquette Show," but with 99 acting credits under his belt, chances are you've seen him in something. Maybe it was as the bad guy in "Ri¢hie Ri¢h"? less

Larroquette is best remembered as Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding on the comedy "Night Court" (above) or from "The John Larroquette Show," but with 99 acting credits under his belt, chances are you've ... more

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In "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" (1986), Dennis Hopper
played Lefty Enright, an ex-Texas Ranger, who seeks vengeance for the chainsaw death of his nephew.

In "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" (1986), Dennis Hopper played Lefty Enright, an ex-Texas Ranger, who seeks vengeance for the chainsaw death of his nephew.

Before playing Jedidiah in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" reboot, child actor David Dorfman played son to some famous folks, including William H. Macy in "Panic," Gwenyth Paltrow in "Bounce" and Naomi Watts in the equally scary "The Ring" movies (pictured). less

Before playing Jedidiah in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" reboot, child actor David Dorfman played son to some famous folks, including William H. Macy in "Panic," Gwenyth Paltrow in "Bounce" and Naomi Watts in ... more

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Veteran character actor R. Lee Ermey almost always plays military men or police officers, so it's no surprise he was tapped to play ...

Veteran character actor R. Lee Ermey almost always plays military men or police officers, so it's no surprise he was tapped to play ...

You probably recognize him as Gny. Sgt. Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket" (pictured), the voice of Sarge (the green Army man) in the "Toy Story" movies, the police captain from "Se7en" ... or from one of the other dozens of TV shows and movies he's been in. less

You probably recognize him as Gny. Sgt. Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket" (pictured), the voice of Sarge (the green Army man) in the "Toy Story" movies, the police captain from "Se7en" ... or from one of the other ... more

Actor Lee Tergesen has dozens of film credits to his name, including Holden in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," but you'll probably recognize him as ...

Actor Lee Tergesen has dozens of film credits to his name, including Holden in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," but you'll probably recognize him as ...

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... prisoner Tobias Beecher from "Oz," or if you're weird, as mean big brother Chett Donnelly in the "Weird Science" TV series (based on the 1980s movie of the same name). He's also had notable stints on "Homicide: Life on the Streets," "Desperate Housewives," "Army Wives," and most recently, FX's "The Americans." less

... prisoner Tobias Beecher from "Oz," or if you're weird, as mean big brother Chett Donnelly in the "Weird Science" TV series (based on the 1980s movie of the same name). He's also had notable stints on ... more

Actor Lew Temple played Sheriff Winston in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," but if you're a fan of horror series "Walking Dead," you'll probably recognize him Axel ... but he's had many other roles, too. less

Actor Lew Temple played Sheriff Winston in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," but if you're a fan of horror series "Walking Dead," you'll probably recognize him Axel ... but he's had many other ... more

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You probably don't know the name Richard Riehle, but you've definitely seen this guy. He's acted in more than 300 movies and TV shows to date ... too many to list! One of those, however, is Farnsworth in "Texas Chainsaw 3D." less

You probably don't know the name Richard Riehle, but you've definitely seen this guy. He's acted in more than 300 movies and TV shows to date ... too many to list! One of those, however, is Farnsworth in "Texas ... more